Rapper Nipsey Hussle arrested in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Rapper Nipsey Hussle was released from jail today after being arrested and booked for obstructing an officer, police said.

The 29-year-old rapper, whose given name is Emmias Asghedom, was arrested at Slauson Avenue Clothing, on the 3400 block of West Slauson Avenue at 11:30 p.m. Friday, according to a videographer at the scene.

Hussle was released today from the Los Angeles Police Department’s 77th Street Division Jail, according to an LAPD officer.

It was not immediately known if Hussle posted his $13,000 bail or was released on his own recognizance.

Los Angeles Police Lt. Julius Guay said officers were at the store for a probation complaint search, and Hussle was there.

Guay said he would not specify the type of obstruction of which Hussle was accused.

Hussle was booked after being questioned by officers from the 77th Division’s Gang Enforcement Detail.

It was not clear if he was freed in time to make his scheduled appearance at this weekend’s “Made in America” music festival downtown, at which Hussle was scheduled to perform.